User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Cable Modem Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- 5. Specify Network Settings
- View or Change WAN Settings
- Dynamic DNS
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
- Use the Router as a DHCP Server
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
- Custom Static Routes
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings
- Enable Router Mode
- Generate a New Backhaul Password
- Check Your Internet Bandwidth
- Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug N Play
- 6. Manage Your Network
- Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
- Change the admin Password
- Set Up Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- View Router Status
- View Satellite Status
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
- View Devices Connected to the Network
- View Satellites Connected to the Network
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Set Up Remote Management
- Use Remote Access
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the NETGEAR Orbi App
- 7. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 8. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. Supplemental Information
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Hardware Setup
If you purchased the Orbi Whole Home WiFi System kit, your package comes with a router and satellite, The
following instructions assume you purchase a satellite. If you did not purchase a satellite, skip the instructions
about installing a satellite.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Orbi Cable Modem Router Model CBR40 Hardware Overview
• Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Hardware Overview
• Orbi Cable Modem Router Model CBR40 LEDs
• Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 LEDs
• Labels
• System Requirements
• Install your Orbi Whole Home WiFi System
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
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